Features Writer

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) invites applications for a Features Writer / Senior Correspondent role in Mumbai. This onsite full-time position requires 7–10 years of experience in features writing and a strong command of English, with ability to generate ideas, conduct interviews, and craft compelling narratives.

You will identify story ideas, research, conduct field reporting, and collaborate with photographers and illustrators to deliver distinctive features that engage readers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in features writing.
• Strong general awareness and curiosity.
• Excellent networking and interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop feature ideas, conduct interviews, research, and field reporting.
• Write compelling, narrative-led feature stories with fresh angles.
• Coordinate with photographers and illustrators for visual treatment.
• Own stories through follow-ups and new angles to ensure depth and impact.

Skills

General Awareness

Networking

Interviewing

Writing

Education

Graduation in English + journalism

Job description

Job Title : Features Writer / Senior Correspondent

• Work Mode: Onsite Role
• Employment Type: Full-time / FTE
• Experience: 7-10 years

About BCCL

Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) is one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a legacy dating back to 1838 and a portfolio that includes The Times of India, The Economic Times, Mumbai Mirror, Navbharat Times, Maharashtra Times, and Vijay Karnataka. Across print, digital, branded content, out-of-home, and experiential platforms, BCCL combines trusted journalism, audience insight, and innovation to shape conversations at scale.

About Mumbai Mirror

Mumbai Mirror is a popular English-language tabloid published by The Times Group, known for its sharp focus on Mumbai’s local news, civic issues, and urban culture. Launched in 2005, it gained a strong readership for its bold, street-smart journalism. After halting its print edition in 2020 due to the pandemic, Mumbai Mirror is being relaunched as a daily print newspaper on June 15, 2025, while also strengthening its digital presence.

The Opportunity:

To identify, develop and own engaging, original and insightful feature stories across a wide range of subjects, taking stories from idea generation and research through reporting, writing and publication, with the objective of ensuring that the paper offers distinctive stories that connect with its readers and stand out.

What You Will Do:

• To proactively identify and develop strong feature ideas, generate leads, build and maintain sources, conduct interviews, undertake research and field reporting, and shape stories from concept to publication.
• To write compelling, well-researched and narrative-led feature stories with fresh angles and strong reader appeal, while coordinating with photographers, artists and illustrators for the right visual treatment.
• To take ownership of stories through follow-ups, additional reporting and new angles, ensuring depth, relevance and impact while consistently delivering distinctive stories that capture readers’ attention.
• Stay closely attuned to trends, people, events, issues and conversations across Mumbai and beyond, and translate emerging developments and reader interests into timely, relevant and original feature opportunities.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 7years of experience in Features writing.
• High on General Awareness, Curiosity & Observation
• Strong Networking, Source-Building & Interviewing Skills
• Strong Story Sense, Research & Writing Skills

Education:

Graduation degree in any discipline preferably in English with degree or diploma in journalism/mass communication

BCCL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider applicants without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, caste, ethnicity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates who need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process may inform the recruiter.